eLearning
Getting Started with Collaborate
If you wish to have a Collaborate room to host your own sessions, follow these simple steps:
- To use the VOIP necessary to host or moderate a session, obtain a headset with a microphone
(see Technical Requirements below).
- Once you have your microphone/headset, contact the eLearning Help Desk
to conduct a browser, audio, and Java check on your computer. (You must have your
microphone to complete this step.) Collaborate works on both PC and Mac platforms.
- Moderator training is available online (scroll to the bottom of the screen to find the
link). eLearning Help Desk staff can also provide a quick “how to get started” training session by request.
- Contact the eLearning Help Desk to create your account and
receive your login credentials.
Technical Requirements
To use the VOIP necessary to host or moderate a session, you will need a headset with a microphone. If you plan to teach
regularly via Collaborate, you may want to invest in a high quality headset.
Webcams can be used with Collaborate, but are not necessary. If you are interested in
purchasing a webcam, contact the CCS IT Department for recommendations.
Elluminate Policies
Any Spokane Community College staff or faculty member may request an account to use Collaborate.
All accounts will terminate upon termination of employment.
All account holders must abide by established federal, state, and local regulations and Spokane Community
College policies regarding the safeguard of student and employee information and computer security.
Account holders must be present when sharing their desktop machines with others.